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novitiate

It has been a long time since I last wrote. These past few months have been particularly fruitful. There have been some difficult times. My Dad has undergone health issues, which brought me back to Wisconsin for a few days. Thankfully, the situation has improved dramatically since that time. More recently, I was hit by … →

This post was originally published on the Capuchin Franciscan Vocation Blog: It has now been over six months at the novitiate. What are the possible symptoms of such a prolonged stay in the realm of contemplation? One might very well acquire an outlook of prayer, gentleness, and silence. Perhaps half of a year of novitiate … →

This post was originally published on the Capuchin Franciscan Vocation Blog: This is by far the strangest thing that I have ever done. I have taken up the religious habit of the Capuchin Franciscans. Here’s what a typical person might say about me: “Why would any healthy, (mostly) sane young adult male start walking down … →

Capuchin novitiate in Santa Ynez, CA In two weeks, I will be a novice. I have spent the past year discerning whether or not I want to spend my life as a Capuchin friar. This process was called postulancy. It afforded me the opportunity to live with the friars and participate in their life, especially in its active … →